Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

Charles Olney Chase passed away on Monday, October 1, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born in Suffolk, MA on September 19, 1928 to the late Charles Spaulding Chase and Margaret Olney. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 67 years, Wilhelmina Gallagher Chase.

Charles enjoyed wine tasting, going to the beach, and...

Sep 30, 2024

Melissa Ann (Cassen) Ross passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2024 at her home in Clarksville, Virginia. She was born January 28th, 1972 in Morgantown, West Virginia and the daughter of John Ward Cassen and Maragaret Ann Cassen. She grew up in Sykesville, Maryland, and graduated from South Carroll High School in 1990. She married her husband, Glenn Ross,...

Sep 29, 2024

Wayne Leon Hopkins, 77, of Virgilina, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2024 with his loving wife, Bonnie, by his side.  Born July 7, 1947, in Halifax County, VA, he was the son of the late Lewis and Virginia Hopkins.

He was the owner of a roofing company and Army Veteran.  ...

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Jane Hite Banning

Family Matriarch, Artist and Friend

Mary Jane Hite Banning, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in Richmond, Virgina, on September 26, 2024.

Mrs. Banning was born on October 13, 1929, in Clarksville, Virginia.  She was raised with her beloved brother, L. Jack Hite, in...

Sep 23, 2024

John Patrick (Pat) Hickey of Clarksville, VA passed away on September 23, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Washington D.C. on March 31, 1948 to the late William Aloysius Hickey and the late Ruth Dawson Hickey. Pat served in the United States Army for 2 years and was a Vietnam veteran. He retired as a telephone...

Sep 18, 2024

Charles Kirby Hudson, born May 26, 1935 passed away peacefully at his home in Richmond, Va on September 18, 2024. He lived life to the fullest and bravely fought kidney failure until he met his heavenly Father. Charles was preceded in death by his parents James William Hudson and Naomi Wilborn Hudson, sisters Ruth Hudson, Mary Alice Arrington (Kerns),...

Sep 17, 2024

Lois Carlton Glasscock, wife of the late Benjamin "Inky" Glasscock, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.  She was born in Mecklenburg County on December 28, 1929 to the late William Robert and Mary Coleman Carlton. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Franklin Glasscock, Sr; daughter Vikki G. Eggleston; sisters, Mary Lee Carlton, Lorene Lessing, Vivian...

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. Thomas David “Tom” Howells, III, husband of Anna Michelle Walker Howells, of Buffalo Junction, VA passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the age of 45. He was born in Georgia on January 31, 1979 the son of Thomas David Howells, Jr. and OeSun Howells. Though he was 6’6” tall Tom was known as a gentle giant...

Sep 11, 2024

Julia Eva "Peggy" Wilkerson Buchanan of Clarksville, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 89.  Born in Halifax County on July 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert Corbett Wilkerson and the late Etta Matthews Wilkerson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Buchanan.

Peggy was retired from...

Sep 6, 2024

Andrew Johnson Redd, Jr. of Virgilina, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the age of 79.  Born in Halifax County on December 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Andrew Johnson Redd, Sr and the late Mary Ella Elliott Redd.

Andrew was a member of North Fork Baptist Church. He was a retired...

Sep 5, 2024

Lloyd Alvin Cobb of Boydton, VA passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with his loving wife, Kathryn, and his family by his side.   He was born on February 18, 1945 in Quantico, VA and was the son of the late Alvin Harold and Irene Maude Chewning Cobb.

Lloyd spent a lifetime in service to others.  He...

Sep 4, 2024

Roy Anthony "Tony" Thomas, 70, of South Boston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. Born on June 29th, 1954, Tony was the son of the late Cecil Berkley Thomas and Cathryn Green Thomas.

Tony was a family man, who valued spending time with loved ones at work, home, gatherings, and special occasions. Tony loved being...

Sep 1, 2024

Gregg Edward Garrett of Clarksville passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 59.  Born in Granville County, NC on September 16, 1964, he was the son of Joyce Strum Garrett and the late Thomas Edward Garrett, Jr.

Gregg was employed in construction work as an equipment operator.  He was a great handyman and...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Carrie Lucille Ford Pool passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, two weeks shy of her 101st birthday. Born in South Boston on September 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late James David Ford and Pearl Ratliff Ford.

After high school, Mrs. Pool attended business school in Lynchburg, Virginia, and...

Aug 30, 2024

Francis Fenelon Howard, age 86, of Clays Mill, Virginia peacefully passed away from natural causes on August 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 22, 1937 in Hanover, New Hampshire, Francis was the son of Clifton Frank Howard and Mildred Mae Cowdry Howard. He grew up with his sister Charlotte on a family farm in Woodstock,...

Aug 30, 2024

Wayne Jackson Sizemore, of Skipwith, VA, passed away on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Halifax County, VA, on December 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Alva and Marie Hall Sizemore. Wayne was married to Sue Weston Sizemore for 50 loving years and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Wayne was...

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. Wilton Allen Bass of Clarksville, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the age of 66. He was born in South Boston, VA on February 24, 1958 the son of the late Wilton Bass and the late Florence Reese Bass. Mr. Bass was a 1976 graduate of Bluestone High School. He went on to attend Elon University...

Aug 27, 2024

Dolores V. Bristol, of South Boston, passed away on August 27, 2024 at the age of 84.

Dolores was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed camping, traveling with her family and meeting with her church family at Willow Oak Christian Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Theodore Bristol; her...

Aug 25, 2024

Glenda Eades Glasscock of South Boston, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the age of 74.  She was born in Halifax County on December 19, 1949 to the late Garland Eades and the late Hazel Epps Eades.

Glenda's pet, "Minnie", was her love and companion.

She is survived by an aunt, Nannie Sue...

Aug 22, 2024

Martha Williams Bradshaw, 79, of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. She was born on January 9th, 1945 in South Boston, VA.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Bernard Leroy Bradshaw.

Martha was a dedicated employee at Burlington Industries for 46 years. She had a passion for music and playing...